The Best Beach Reads of the Year (So Far)

Deep End

Average Rating: 3.8

Description: Dive into a spicy college romance where a competitive diver, Scarlett Vandermeer, and an ace swimmer, Lukas Blomqvist, navigate forbidden waters. Scarlett, driven toward med school and recovering from a career-threatening injury, finds her world transformed when a secret ignites a once 'temporary' fling into a deeper connection as they prepare for the Olympics. Will Scarlett’s heart drown in these dangerous waters? Read more here.

Say You'll Remember Me

Description: Abby Jimenez’s charming narrative brings you the story of Samantha and Xavier, whose initial date ignites a perfect chemistry overshadowed by personal crises. With familial complications testing their budding romance, can they create a love worth remembering? Each moment is crucial, and the heart-wrenching decisions may define their future together. Read more here.

The Crash

Average Rating: 4.0

Description: In Freida McFadden’s chilling psychological thriller, Tegan embarks on a desperate journey to escape her tumultuous life while heavily pregnant. Stranded in a snowstorm and rescued by an enigmatic couple, Tegan soon realizes their hospitality comes at a terrifying price. This gripping tale questions the boundaries of safety and maternal instinct. Read more here.

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Average Rating: 3.9

Description: This debut novel narrates the life of Cate Kay—successful author by day, a woman with a cryptic past by night. As she uncovers her true identity amidst her soaring popularity, readers are led through a narrative of self-discovery, tragedy, and the desperate need to face the past head-on. Read more here.

Beg, Borrow, or Steal

Average Rating: 3.8

Description: Enter the world of Emily Walker and Jack Bennett, two rival teachers turned unlikely partners. Plagued by years of animosity, their chemistry ignites when they must team up due to unforeseen circumstances. Will this partnership turn into something more, or will they remain rivals? Unfold their journey through laughter and love. Read more here.

Sunrise on the Reaping (a Hunger Games Novel)

Average Rating: 4.4

Description: In this gripping addition to the Hunger Games series, Haymitch Abernathy faces the terrifying reality of being summoned to the Games while his heart aches to be reunited with his love. As the drama unfolds amidst chaos, Haymitch must decide whether to succumb to despair or fight for survival. Will he take a stand against the odds? Read more here.

All The Other Mothers Hate Me

Description: This intriguing tale dives into the complexities of motherhood and societal pressures. As a new mother confronts her peers and the expectations placed upon her, she must navigate friendships, alliances, and rivalries, culminating in a narrative that exposes the truth behind both love and competition. Read more here.

Famous Last Words

Average Rating: 4.7

Description: Gillian McAllister weaves a gripping thriller through the life of Camilla, who unwittingly spirals into chaos when her husband becomes the center of a hostage situation. As she grapples with understanding his true nature, readers are in for a rollercoaster of twists and revelations that question everything about trust and love. Read more here.